Adult

Adult

Adult with Downy Woodpecker

Habitat

Mountain Chickadee

Identification

White stripe above the eye separates it from other chickadees. Otherwise, much like other chickadees: grayish overall with a big head, tiny bill, and black cap and throat. Tends to be in high-elevation mountainous areas with dry, coniferous forests. Active and aerobatic. Often in flocks with nuthatches and kinglets. Visits feeders.